Vijay Ravankar

Results-driven IT Manager with 30+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, system administration, networking, server management, cybersecurity, SAP Basis, hardware/software support, backup & disaster recovery, and IT operations. Experienced in managing enterprise IT environments across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, banking, and corporate organizations. Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, IIS, Microsoft Exchange, SAP ECC6, SAP S/4HANA Basis, SQL Server, FortiGate firewalls, VPN, LAN/WAN, Veeam Backup & Replication, CCTV/NVR, SCADA/MES systems, and IT security.

Proven ability to plan and implement IT infrastructure, manage vendors and IT budgets, coordinate with management and external consultants, troubleshoot critical technical issues, and maintain reliable and secure business operations.

IT Manager / IT Infrastructure & SAP Basis Administration - UNIVERSAL STARCH CHEMICAL ALLIED LTD. - Dondaicha, Dhule | Pharmaceutical Products

• Administer and maintain IBM 3650 and Dell 550 series servers.
• Manage multiple domain servers running Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition with Hyper-V virtualization.
• Manage virtualized SAP infrastructure and enterprise application servers.
• Maintain SAP Production, Quality and Development environments hosted on Hyper-V.
• Manage SQL Server 2017 Enterprise Edition supporting SAP and business applications.
• Plan and execute server upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvements.
• Administer SAP users, roles, profiles and authorizations.
• Monitor SAP work processes, user activities, system logs, short dumps, locks and traces.
• Configure and maintain the SAP printing subsystem.
• Perform SAP system performance monitoring and tuning.
• Maintain SAP Development, Quality and Production landscapes.
• Manage SAP Hyper-V infrastructure and related WAN connectivity.
• Coordinate SAP consultants and external service providers.
• Coordinate directly with SAP India for support, updates and technical requirements.
• Support SAP ECC6 across PP, MM, SD and Finance in coordination with functional teams and consultants.
• Execute SAP server migration and legacy-system migration projects.
• Manage SAP-related integrations and websites, including e-Way Bill requirements.
• Support ClearTax and e-Way Bill systems and coordinate AMC activities.
• Perform regular backup verification and recovery checks for SAP systems.
• Configure and manage FortiGate 60F and 40F firewalls.
• Manage dual leased-line connectivity for redundancy and load balancing.
• Administer company-wide VPN, LAN/WAN and fibre connectivity.
• Manage firewall policies, access controls and network security.
• Maintain internal fibre network, switches, wireless access points and connected infrastructure.
• Support cybersecurity and IT compliance initiatives.
• Manage email services for 100+ users.
• Administer domain controllers, user accounts, file servers, Group Policies and access permissions.
• Manage company website and web hosting infrastructure.
• Maintain user access rights and security policies.
• Implement and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication for virtual servers.
• Maintain daily and weekly backup schedules.
• Implement offsite backup strategies.
• Conduct backup verification and recovery checks.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures.
• Support and maintain SAP ECC6 and related business applications.
• Manage Tally ERP Gold for accounting and payroll processes.
• Developed and deployed an HR & Payroll application using Java, Apache NetBeans, SQLite and JDBC.
• Provide technical support for departmental software and reporting applications.
• Manage SCADA-connected systems across production lines and laboratories.
• Support industrial PCs and automation-connected systems.
• Provide IT support for SCADA systems at pharmaceutical and food-production units.
• Support quality laboratory and MES industrial systems.
• Manage approximately 25 CCTV cameras with NVR infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain surveillance systems and related network connectivity.
• Manage biometric attendance systems and payroll integration.
• Manage IT vendors, procurement, AMC activities and IT asset inventory.
• Plan and manage IT infrastructure budgets.
• Coordinate IT operations for offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
• Provide remote infrastructure and server support to branch locations.
• Coordinate with management on IT goals, new projects and infrastructure readiness.

IT Manager - KALYA EXPORT

(2016 - 2021)

• Managed complete IT infrastructure including servers, desktops, LAN/WAN, firewall, printers, UPS and Tally ERP.
• Managed PRI and EPABX systems.
• Administered IIS servers, websites and backup systems.
• Maintained IT hardware, software and network infrastructure.
• Managed server and desktop connectivity and user support.
• Maintained data backup and recovery processes.
• Coordinated vendors and IT service providers.
• Supported business users and ensured continuity of IT operations.

IT Manager - RADIANT HEAT EXCHANGER PVT. LTD. - Bhosari, Pune

(2008 - 2016-05)

• Implemented and managed the organization's server room and IT infrastructure.
• Managed Dell rack servers, domain infrastructure and Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Administered firewall, backup server, antivirus server and terminal server.
• Managed user accounts, mailboxes, user profiles and domain policies.
• Configured file servers and implemented user-level access permissions.
• Configured Tally server and client systems with data backup.
• Managed storage devices and backup infrastructure.
• Performed backup and restoration operations.
• Provided technical support for email, Windows and business applications.
• Managed leased lines, PRI and point-to-point connectivity.
• Supported IT operations across three plants, including VPN users.
• Maintained hardware/software inventory, licenses and IT documentation.
• Supported AutoCAD and Windows 7/10 environments.
• Managed printers, EPABX, CCTV and biometric/punching systems.
• Managed IT vendors and service providers.
• Reported IT operations and infrastructure status directly to the Managing Director.

Senior IT / Team Leader - HCL – SYSCON – NILVIK - Nashik

(1997 - 2003)

Managed IT infrastructure and technical support for multiple corporate banking environments. Led technical teams supporting approximately 30–40 banking organizations/branches. Implemented and supported server-based applications. Managed user creation, access permissions and desktop/laptop environments. Supported banking hardware including high-volume 132-column dot-matrix printers. Provided system administration and infrastructure support for banking operations.

Team Leader - GLAXO - Nashik

(1997 - 2003)

Approximately 2 years. Led technical support and IT infrastructure activities. Managed systems, users, hardware and technical support requirements.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science

Diploma in Industrial Electronics (D.I.E.) - BTE Board, Mumbai University